George II (1727-60)

N.B.: Struck from silver captured by Admiral Anson which was being shipped from Lima, Peru destined for Spain.

Obverse: Older laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.

Legend (Latin): GEORGIVS· II· DEI· GRATIA·

Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Legend (Latin): M· B· F· ET· H· REX· F· D· B· ET· L· D· S· R· I· A· T· ET· E· 17 46 ·

Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DECIMO NONO

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